Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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What is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
A common misnomer. Mesenteric ischemia and ischemic
initial treatment algorithms ... β€’ Tx: urgent surgery ... conservative, surgery ... mesentericischemia #comparison ... differences #diagnosis #table
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
ChestXRay #CXR #CT #Nuclear ... #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... effective for treating ... If patient is stable ... Buprenorphine Dosing ... chronic pain split dosing
Toxidromes Compared: Anticholinergic, Cholinergic, Opioid, Sympathomimetic, Sedative-Hypnotic

During your physical exam, look for evidence of some of
Sedative-Hypnotic During ... , it's general surgeon ... Toxicology #Toxidromes #Comparison ... #Table #Anticholinergics
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) β€” Abdomen and
0.001 mSv 3 hours NUCLEAR ... ChestXRay #CXR #CT #Nuclear ... #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
Suction Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Suction tips, combined with a suction source, help to remove debris
also be used to clear ... protect intestines during ... BigMike_MD #suction #surgery ... instruments #types #comparison
Replacement Heart Valves - Mechanical and Bioprosthetic
Mechanical Valves:
 β€’ Ball and Cage Valves: Hufnagel Caged Ball
Discontinued β€’ Tilting ... popular mechanical design ... Bioprosthetic #comparison ... #table #thoracic
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
ChestXRay #CXR #CT #Nuclear ... #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
A blood test and/or 24 hour urine collection for the breakdown product of adrenaline & noradrenaline
the diagnosis is clear ... blood or urine testing ... pheochromocytoma prior to surgery ... Diagnosis #IM #Endo #Surgery ... Pheo #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Retractor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
In varying forms, retractors are used to hold an incision open,
to maintain a clear ... the operating table ... protect intestines during ... #Retractors #surgery ... instruments #types #comparison